Aug. 14, 1950–Sept. 14, 2025
Michael Errol Farnsworth Sr., 75, beloved spouse, father, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Sept. 14, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He entered this world on Aug. 14, 1950, in Newcastle, Wyoming, born to Gerald and Emma Farnsworth.
He…
May 6, 1928–Sept. 12, 2025
Lois Leone Johnson passed away at Mondell Heights Assisted Living in Newcastle, Wyoming, on the 12th of September, 2025.
Lois was born on the family farm north of McVille, North Dakota, on May 6, 1928, to Roy Johnson and Thelma (Ophaug) Johnson. She was the oldest of…
Nov. 23, 1939–Sept. 14, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Haglund, who died on Sept. 14, 2025, at the age of 85.
Patricia was born to Clarence and Marjorie Cotton on Nov. 23, 1939, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Patricia was the oldest of three children and was raised on a…
Aug. 19, 1933–Sept. 6, 2025
Longtime Newcastle, Wyoming, area rancher Helen Patricia Hansen Nicolls, age 92, passed away Sept. 6, 2025, at her ranch home, surrounded by her family.
Helen was born Aug. 19, 1933, at Pedro, Wyoming, west of Newcastle, to Carl and Ella Toth Hansen.
Helen attended…
CHRIS ‘RUSS’ CHRISTENSEN: Aug. 4, 1930–Aug. 30, 2025
RUTH M. CHRISTENSEN: Nov. 9, 1924–Jan. 17, 2014
Chris “Russ” passed away on Aug. 30, 2025, at the age of 95. Russ was born to Chris and Ann Christensen on Aug. 8, 1930, on the homestead his father claimed on the Cheyenne River Road in Niobrara…
Dec. 2, 1965–Aug. 20, 2025
Neela Beardsley, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on Aug. 20, 2025, in Newcastle at the age of 59.
Neela was born Dec. 2, 1965, to Neil and Darlene Beardsley. She attended school in Newcastle, graduating in 1984. She attended college in Torrington for one year then…
Jan. 9, 1938–Aug. 28, 2025
Beverly Jean Eissler Putnam, 87, formerly of the Dewey-Burdock area, passed away Aug. 28, 2025, in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Beverly was born Jan. 9, 1938, to Elmer Eissler and Elsie Peck Eissler in their home in Hot Springs. Elmer was employed at the Black Hills…
Feb. 2, 1950–July 21, 2025
Carmen Lynette Steed, 75, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her home in
Casper, Wyoming.
She was born Feb. 2, 1950, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, to parents Helen D. (Andresen) and Donald R. Young.
The family moved to Newcastle, Wyoming, where she grew up and…
Oct. 14, 1929–July 25, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of 95-year-old, long-time Newcastle, Wyoming, resident and beloved teacher, Helen Weyrich.
She was born in her grandmother’s bedroom on Oct. 14, 1929, near Custer, South Dakota, during the Great Depression.
She was preceded in death…
July 17 1934–July 26, 2025
Mildred R. (Gibbs) Butolph, 91, Weston County native, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Memory Care Facility in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Mildred was born July 17, 1934, in Casper, Wyoming, the daughter of Joseph Gibbs and Ruth (Ramsay) Gibbs.
Mildred…
June 6, 1960–July 19, 2025
Karen Mills Hutchinson, 65, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away at home after a long struggle with the lasting effects of her stroke and heart disease, on July 19, 2025.
Born in Gillette, Wyoming on June 6, 1960, Karen was the beloved daughter of Reynard and Alice Mills…
1948–July 14, 2025
Connie Lou Tooman, 77, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at her home on July 14, 2025.
Born in 1948 on a farm in Minnesota, Connie’s love for the land shaped both her life and her career. She began an accomplished career in agriculture with Pioneer Hybrid, where she…
March 12, 1954–June 23, 2025
Gary Lee Bennett passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming, surrounded by his family. He was an amazing father, brother, uncle, cousin, and a friend to many. He worked hard to help change the lives of those he knew…
Aug. 9, 1943–July 3, 2025
Gary Lee Dixon, 81, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away on July 3, 2025.
Born in Newcastle, Wyoming, Gary was a lifelong cowboy with a passion for team roping. He worked in feedlots, and at various jobs driving truck until Dystonia forced him to quit roping and working.…
Dec. 26, 1946–July 7, 2025
Dale Lee Comer, 79, of Newcastle, Wyoming, made his transition from this earth on July 7, 2025.
Dale was born on Dec. 26, 1946, to Jack Buckley and Hazel Merle (Drake) Comer in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He was the eldest of four children.
After graduating high…
Feb. 22, 2025–July 5, 2025
Our precious son, grandson, nephew, and miracle, Brooks Tanner Venema, passed away in the arms of his loving parents on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at just four months old. Though his time with us was brief, Brooks made an unforgettable impact on all who knew him. He was a…
Aug. 5, 1970–June 28, 2025
A funeral liturgy was held for Timothy Leo Nolan, 54, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Saint Anthony Catholic Church, 610 Juniper Street, Upton, Wyoming, with Father Michael Carr as the celebrant.
A vigil for the deceased was held prior to the liturgy service at 10:30…
April 17, 1976–June 26, 2025
Joe Grant Miller, born on April 17, 1976, in Grants, New Mexico, passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 49, in
Weston County.
Throughout his life, Joe was known for his vibrant spirit and the laughter he brought into every room he entered. His energetic nature…
Oct. 3, 1938–June 15, 2025
James Perry Ellis, known affectionately as “Jim,” “Dad,” “Grandpa,” “Jimbo,” and “Gentleman Jim” by those who knew and loved him, passed away June 15, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jim was born Oct. 3, 1938, in Wyoming, the eldest of…
June 30, 1938–June 12, 2025
Carolyn Janet (Vurm) Anderson, 86, died in her sleep on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Weston County Manor, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Carolyn was born in Parker, South Dakota, to Lillian Adeline (Dirks) Vurm and Joseph Vurm on June 30, 1938, and married Roger Arthur Anderson…
Aug. 23, 1949–June 9, 2025
Starla Dawn Sweet, 75, passed away at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming, on June 9, 2025.
Starla was born on Aug. 23, 1949, to Robert Edwin Sundstrom and Loree Elva (Meyer) Sundstrom in Hot Springs, South Dakota. She joined three older…